[Elecraft] K2/100 + KAT100 + Cushcradt R8 Vertical

[Doug Person]

Phil,

The R8 has been discontinued for some time so I assume you have a line 
on a used one. There has been some issues with getting parts for the 
older Cushcraft verticals.  I've had most of the so-called no-radial 
verticals and the Cushcraft is more or less the middle of the pack. I 
found the GAP Titan to be superior.  Not too great on 80 but decent 
performance on the other bands.  My current choice of these types is the 
Hy-Gain AV-640 and AV-620.  The AV-620 is available from R&L Electronics 
for $269 - which is, in my book, a bargain ( I have no association with 
them - just passing on my observation).  The AV-620 covers 20 through 6 
meters and is very well built.  You can download the manual from Hy-Gain 
to get a good sense of the antenna.

73, Doug -- K0DXV

K3/100 #77

Phil Kane wrote:
>   I am contemplating replacing my B&W Wideband Folded Dipole with
>   a Cushcraft R8, the successor to the R7, as my "main" HF
>   antenna.  The B&W is best described as a resistor with wires -
>   about 10% efficient although it does cover all amateur bands
>   from 160m to above 10m equally badly.  I will have to retain it
>   for operation on 80m and 160m, though.
>
>   What I am curious about is whether the KAT100 can compensate
>   for the limited bandwidth of the R8 on the lower bands, and how
>   well the R8 holds up in windstorms (we don't get much ice
>   here).  I expect to be feeding the antenna through about 50
>   feet of good quality 50-ohm cable.
>
>   Real world experience appreciated.
>
> --
>    73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
>    Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402
>
>    From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
>    Beaverton (Washington County)  Oregon
>
>
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